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Cost of living in Syria

Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Syria, simply select your home currency and see the difference!

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Food Price in £S
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 SYP
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 SYP
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 SYP
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 SYP
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 SYP
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 SYP
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 SYP
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 SYP
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 SYP
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 SYP
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 SYP
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 SYP
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 SYP
1.5 kg Sugar 10 SYP
2 liter cooking oil 20 SYP
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 SYP
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 SYP
1 liter milk 8.50 SYP
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 SYP
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 SYP
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 SYP
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 SYP
House Cleaning fee per day 105 SYP
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 SYP
Original branded Electric Fans 200 SYP
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 SYP
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 SYP
Single bed Blankets 120 SYP
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 SYP
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 SYP
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 SYP
Men's haircut 40 SYP
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 SYP
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 SYP
1 month of gym subscription. 105 SYP
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 SYP
Unisex Loris perfume 30 SYP
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 SYP
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 SYP
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 SYP
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 SYP
Go carting 30mins 120 SYP
Movie House 3d cinema 30 SYP
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 SYP
Photo shoot 120 SYP
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 SYP
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 SYP
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 SYP
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 SYP
Spalding Basketball 200 SYP
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 SYP
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 SYP
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 SYP
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 SYP
1 day rent a car cost 140 SYP
Driver’s license 2300 SYP
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 SYP
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 SYP
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 SYP
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 SYP
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 SYP
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 SYP

We review the explanations of the statistical relationship between spatial price indices and real living standards in this nation. Then, using data from several seasons in the country, we show that these variables are positively associated, price indices, and real living standards may be statistically linked on multiple bases. The total cost of living in Syria for one person with average consumption for one month will be USD 500, no rent price included.

Restaurants

Unquestionably, everyone who visited the country will say that this is a country of thousands of spices, tea varieties, and fruits. Syrian cuisine is full of meat, salads, and even roasted pigeons. Despite low prices, the meals are tantalizing, delicious, and well cooked. You can get a decent mean for USD 15.00.

Restaurants

The transport system here is reliable. You can hire a taxi for about USD 3/ 10kn. However, most institutions have transport for students. You can pay once per semester to access the university cans and buses!

Rent per month

A one-bedroom apartment in the center of big cities here will cost about USD 300. At the same time, similar accommodation far from the downtown will be only USD 150 and you can save a little if you don’t need to spend much on transportation.

Monthly Budget

Those interested in simple living should budget between USD 400 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the marketplace, and a few restaurant meals each month. While you can choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, enjoying exquisite homes, and consuming imported goods such as lifestyles can easily amount to USD 600 or more monthly.